Documents & Identity Guide for United States
A practical collection of current Documents & Identity procedures for United States.
Documents & Identity Guide for United States
A practical collection of current Documents & Identity procedures for United States.
Procedures in this guide
How to Correct a Name, Birthplace or Printing Error on a U.S. Passport
Use Form DS-5504 to correct an eligible data or printing error on a valid U.S. passport by mail, with your current passport, photo and evidence of the error.
How to Report Identity Theft to the FTC and Get a Recovery Plan
Report identity theft through IdentityTheft.gov, get an FTC Identity Theft Report and follow a personalized recovery plan to repair fraudulent accounts.
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate of Naturalization With Form N-565
Use USCIS Form N-565 to request a replacement Certificate of Naturalization that was lost, stolen, destroyed or mutilated.
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen U.S. Passport and Get a New One
Report a valid U.S. passport lost or stolen, cancel it, and apply in person for a replacement with Form DS-11. Check documents, fees and current processing times.
How to Request a Copy of Your DD Form 214 or Military Service Records
Request your DD Form 214, separation documents or other military service records from the National Archives online through eVetRecs or with Standard Form 180.
How to Get a Certified Copy of a Death Certificate After Someone Dies
For a death that occurred in the United States, order certified death certificates from the vital records office for the state or area where the person died.
How to Replace a Lost or Stolen Social Security Card in the United States
Request a free replacement Social Security card online or through an SSA office, with current identity-document rules, replacement limits and mailing times.
How to Get a Certified Copy of Your U.S. Birth Certificate
Order a certified U.S. birth certificate from the state or territory where the birth occurred, with current rules for fees, ID, online orders and births abroad.
How to Renew a U.S. Passport Online When You Meet the Eligibility Rules
Renew an eligible U.S. passport through the official State Department online system, with current eligibility, photo, fee, timing and travel rules.
This guide is maintained automatically from published Helpydo procedures.